Eastern
Michigan University faculty to consider settlement
offer

YPSILANTI — Eastern Michigan
University announced they are hopeful that they
will reach an agreement with the EMU-American
Association of University Professors (AAUP) after
making an offer early this morning.

The AAUP agreed to continue suspension of its
strike until 12:01 am Thursday, Sept. 14. The
University’s latest offer was submitted
early this morning. The details of the offer follow:

Compensation:

3 percent increase for 2006-07 academic year

3.25 percent for 2007-08

3.5 percent for 2008-09

Additional compensation for teaching continuing
education classes

$1,300 per credit hour for 2006-07

$1,350 per credit hour for 2007-08

$1,400 per credit hour for 2008-09

Health Insurance: Current faculty
will continue to have four choices in health care:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Option 1:

No required contributions toward premium.

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Option II:

Single person coverage:

2007: $650 annually ($54 monthly)

2008: $709 annually ($59 monthly)

2009: $770 annually ($65 monthly)

2-person/family coverage:

2007: $950 annually ($79 monthly)

2008: $1,037 annually ($86 monthly)

2009: $1,139 annually ($95 monthly)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional program
already in place.

2007: $1,200 annual contribution ($100
monthly)

2008: $1,308 annual contribution ($109
monthly)

2009: $1,439 annual contribution ($120
monthly)

Single and family coverage contributions
are the same.

No new participants; program will phase
out.

Care Choice Plan

Same contributions as traditional plan

Termination on Dec. 31, 2009

The faculty membership of AAUP will review the
University’s offer today at noon. Following
membership review, the executive board will meet
to make a decision.

ALL EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS SHOULD
REPORT TO THEIR SCHEDULED CLASSES. Please continue
to check the EMU web site, www.emich.edu, for
updated information.

Eastern Michigan University is a public, comprehensive
university that offers programs in the arts, sciences and professions.
EMU prepares students with the intellectual skills and practical experiences
to succeed in their career and lives, and to be better citizens.